Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Crosse - La Crosse Regional Airport (KLSE)

Lat: 43.88°NLon: 91.26°WElev: 653ft.

Overcast

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 20 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE La Crosse WI

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 3 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -4. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -4. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Light south wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE La Crosse WI
 43.76°N 91.15°W
5:21 am CST Jan 19, 2026
6am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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